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LVA's Plein Air Paint Out - Waterfront Botanical Gardens

ONLY 7 SPOTS LEFT! REGISTER TODAY!

Event Date: Sunday September 17, 2017Juror: Kay GrubolaArtist Participation Fee: $40 non members, $20 LVA membersLocation: Waterfront Botanical Garden, Frankfort Avenue & River Road, Louisville, KentuckyAdditional information: This event is part of the reGeneration Fair. A 12" x 12" canvas will be provided - Artists are asked to bring their media of choice to paint with. Artists are responsible for their own easel (if desired). Canvases will be handed out during check-in the morning of the event. This is a Rain or Shine event.1st place award- $1,0002nd place award- $5003rd place award- $250Contact: Amy Chase, amy@louisvillevisualart.org More information on the 2017 ReGeneration FairMore information on the Waterfront Botanical Gardens More information

Call for Portfolios: Neighborhood Mural Opportunities

Deadline: September 11, 2017 @ 5pm

Louisville Visual Art is pleased to announce a new and dynamic partnership with a global brand as we seek artist applicants for the commission of three murals celebrating Louisville's diverse neighborhoods and unique culture. LVA will work with this brand to select three finalists for each of three sites who will be invited to submit a site-specific proposal for one mural. Selected finalists will receive a healthy stipend for their proposals. There is no application fee to enter. This opportunity is open to all artists, but priority will be given to artists living in the Louisville area. The deadline for submissions is Monday, September 11, 2017 at 5pm. For more information, please contact Ehren at ehren@louisvillevisualart.org

Get Ready, Get Set: Multiples in Clay

Deadline: September 19, 2017

Open to: Kentucky Clay ArtistsExhibition Dates: October 8, 2017 - February 24, 2018Location: Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, 200 Artisan Way, Berea, KY 40403Contact: gwen.heffner@ky.gov, or by calling 859-985-5448Additional Information: This exhibit, "Get Ready. Get Set: Multiples in Clay" will showcase the creative ideas and variety of works made by Kentucky's clay artists. Entries must be multiples or sets of 4 and can be made from any type of clay and may be either functional or non--functional. The overall requirement is that the 4 pieces that make up each entry must relate to each other in subject, theme, form, texture or surface, glaze, shape, function or use. Original works by Kentucky ceramic artists will be considered and no works can exceed 4 feet in any dimension of weigh over 50 pounds.More information

The Views of Cave Hill Cemetery

Deadline: September 22, 2017

Fee: FreeOpen to: anyone that has visited Cave Hill Cemetery and taken photographs, 18 years old or older, or with appropriate parental consent if younger than 18 years of age. Additional Information: Winning photographs will be used in the production of a Cave Hill Cemetery calendar, as well as within any range of promotional material for Cave Hill Cemetery and any of its subsidiaries.More information

MANIFEST Regional Showcase: ILLINOIS

Deadline: October 4, 2017

Fee: $40Open to: Illinois Residents OnlyLocation: Cincinnati, OhioExhibition Dates: December 15, 2017- January 12, 2018Contact: Kelia, Hamilton@manifestgallery.orgAdditional Information: This exhibit has no predefined expectation for type or style of work to be considered or selected. THIS IS AN OPEN CALL. Submissions can range from the most traditional to the most conceptual or experimental. The only criteria for entry is that works must qualify as works of visual art made by artists living in Illinois. More information

TAPPED: Open Call for Works by Artists and their Professors

Deadline: October 6, 2017

Fee: $40Location: Cincinnati, OHExhibition Dates: December 15, 2017- January 12, 2018Contact: Kelia,hamilton@manifestgallery.orgAdditional Information: Out of respect for the artist-teacher bond, and in honor of professors working hard to help artists tap into a higher mind relative to art and life, we offer an annual international open call, calling for works of art by current or former professor/student pairs, with no predetermined theme, style, size, or type of work to be selected.More information

2D Contemporary Work call for submission

Deadline: December 17, 2017

Entry Fee: Free Open to: 2D Contemporary artistsLocation: 721 E. Washington St, Louisville, KentuckyMelanie Miller,Contact: Melanie@HylandGlass.comAdditional Information: Our showroom gallery space boasts 17' high ceilings with white walls. Show your work alongside 3D Contemporary glass! We are looking to host 4 shows in 2018, large scale Contemporary Work in 2D. Minimum of 3 pieces finished for show consideration that have been completed within the last 36 months. Email or call for details and to set up a time to see showroom space.More information

ARTEBELLA

Deadline: Ongoing

GLASS WORKSHOP: Creating Layered Imagery in Fused Glass

September 16 & 17

Location: Devin French Glass Art Studio at Hope Mills, 954 E. Kentucky St., Louisville, KY 40204Dates: Saturday, September 16. 10am-4pm / Sunday, September 17. 10am-4pmFee: $190.00Additional Information: Participants will learn how to capture imagery in fused glass. We will explore pattern and illustration through a variety of methods, including: layering, silkscreening, drawing, painting, sifting and stenciling. The workshop will focus on the unique capacities of fused glass to create distinct designs, vibrant colors and depth of imagery. This class is open to all levels of experience. Beginners will appreciate the experience of making their first pieces of glass art, experienced artists will learn new creative techniques applicable to other media, and experienced glass makers will expand their range of skills. This weekend workshop will focus primarily on experimenting with new processes, and will also provide time for creating a finished piece of glass art.

Workshop price includes the following ($45 value):Kiln firings, use of ceramic molds for slumping, and use of toolsFrit (colored powdered glass) Four sheets of 8" x 8" glass (clear & white), 8 sheets of 3" x 3" glass (clear & white)Colored glass sheet pieces, stringers*More glass is available for purchase if needed.More information

Ceramic Artist: Deb Schwartzkoph Workshop

Registration Deadline: September 29, 2017

Workshop Fee: $75/Louisville Clay member, $125/Non-memberLouisville Clay membership: $30Reception and Slide Show Presentation: September 30 (6p-9p) FREELocation: Kentucky Mudworks, 506 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KentuckyWorkshop Dates: September 30 (9a-5p) & October 1 (10a-4p)Additional Information: Louisville Clay and Kentucky Mudworks are proud to host the Deb Schwartzkoph workshop. Deb is a nationally recognized ceramic artist from Seattle, Washington and will be demonstrating her techniques, explaining her processes and creating her amazing artwork in this 2 day workshop. This is an event you don't want to miss! RegisterMore information

Woodford Reserve Mural

Deadline: September 22, 2017 @ 5pm

Entry Fee: NoneContact Name: Ehren Reed, ehren@louisvillevisualart.orgAdditional Information: Louisville Visual Art is pleased to announce a new partnership with Woodford Reserve in the creation of a Woodford Reserve-inspired mural! We welcome portfolio submissions from artists who would like to be considered for this large-scale outdoor commission. LVA will work with Woodford Reserve to select 3-5 finalists who will be invited to tour the Woodford Reserve distillery and submit a site-specific proposal for the mural. Selected finalists will receive a $250 stipend for their proposals. There is no application fee to enter. This opportunity is open to all artists, but priority will be given to artists living in the Louisville area. For more information, contact ehren@louisvillevisualart.org.ApplyMore information

Gilding Workshop by Charles Douglas

Deadline: October 21, 2017

Workshop Fee: 1 day is $245, two days is $445Open to: artists, and anyone who wants to learn how to apply gold leafWorkshop Dates: October 21st and 22nd 2017Location: Art Sanctuary, 1433 South Shelby Street 40217Contact: Sabra Crockett, Charles Douglas, charles.studio@usa.netAdditional Information: A special weekend of Gold Leaf Gilding classes are scheduled October 21st and 22nd at Art Sanctuary, 1433 South Shelby Street ! Join us for one or both days as we explore a variety of methods of gilding - Oil Gilding, Traditional Water Gilding, water-based emulsion, Kölner 'Instacoll' mordant from Germany, as well as gesso and clay bole, composition and aluminum leaf, and genuine 23k gold! All levels including Beginners are welcome. Suitable for Fine Artists, Frame and furniture makers, or those who simply have always wanted to explore a hands-on approach to this beautiful and mysterious centuries-old art. All materials provided with class projects to take home.More information

Oil Painting Class - "Working Beyond the Limitations of a Photograph"

Deadline: Ongoing

Workshop Fee: variesLocation: Studio Anchorage, 2125 Cave Spring Road, Anchorage KYOpen to: Beginner to AdvancedContact: Susan Tolliver, studioanchorage@gmail.com 502.639.4957Additional Information: Learn the fundamentals of painting in oils and manipulating "Beyond the Limitations of a Photograph". Class offerings run contiguously in bands of 6 to 8 weeks. Brushwork, edges, the essence of pushing warm and cool tones; working with a limited palette; using a palette knife; components of good composition; avoiding linear drawing are just a few of the routine principles incorporated into classes routinely. Beginners initially have a more specified program structure to establish core oil painting foundation skills. Call Susan at 639-4957 for more details or check the website for more complete information.More information

Louisville Orchestra Art Exhibit

Deadline: November 10, 2017

We need Artists to show and sell their art pieces for this family friendly event. Our Community Center holds up to 500 people and there will be a connected room for the Art exhibit. Artists get into the performance for free, but the public pays $20.00. We will market this event and there are no fees for the artists. Great way to gain some exposure and sell some of your work. Need to be set up by 6:30 and stay until 9:30. Tables and chairs provided by request. Email for more information: Rhonda Rowland, Arts Program Manager @ rrowland@jeffersontownky.gov

LVA's Plein Air Paint Out - Waterfront Botanical Gardens

ONLY 7 SPOTS LEFT! REGISTER TODAY!

Event Date: Sunday September 17, 2017Juror: Kay GrubolaArtist Participation Fee: $40 non members, $30 LVA membersLocation: Waterfront Botanical Garden, Frankfort Avenue & River Road, Louisville, KentuckyAdditional information: This event is part of the reGeneration Fair. A 12" x 12" canvas will be provided - Artists are asked to bring their media of choice to paint with. Artists are responsible for their own easel (if desired). Canvases will be handed out during check-in the morning of the event. This is a Rain or Shine event.1st place award- $1,0002nd place award- $5003rd place award- $250Contact: Amy Chase, amy@louisvillevisualart.org More information on the 2017 ReGeneration FairMore information on the Waterfront Botanical Gardens More information

Woodford Reserve Mural

Deadline: September 22, 2017 @ 5pm

Entry Fee: NoneContact Name: Ehren Reed, ehren@louisvillevisualart.orgAdditional Information: Louisville Visual Art is pleased to announce a new partnership with Woodford Reserve in the creation of a Woodford Reserve-inspired mural! We welcome portfolio submissions from artists who would like to be considered for this large-scale outdoor commission. LVA will work with Woodford Reserve to select 3-5 finalists who will be invited to tour the Woodford Reserve distillery and submit a site-specific proposal for the mural. Selected finalists will receive a $250 stipend for their proposals. There is no application fee to enter. This opportunity is open to all artists, but priority will be given to artists living in the Louisville area. For more information, contactehren@louisvillevisualart.org.SubmitMore information

Imagine Greater Louisville 2020 Proposals

Deadline: September 25, 2017

The Imagine 2020 Steering Committee, Mayor Greg Fischer, and Fund for the Arts announce a call for proposals to activate strategies and actions identified within the Imagine Greater Louisville 2020 plan. Individuals, groups, organizations, and partnerships are encouraged to submit creative proposals addressing how arts and culture can help the region grow, compete, thrive, and solve community problems. Imagine Greater Louisville 2020 was introduced in early 2017 as the arts and cultural plan for the region. Arts and culture have the power to transform, to help advance a more competitive, economically stronger, more educated, creative, and compassionate Greater Louisville. This plan provides a shared vision for the role arts, culture and creativity can play in this stronger future.More information

Fischer Prize for Visual Art

Deadline: October 9, 2017

The Bill Fischer Award for Visual Artists is designed to make a meaningful impact on the career of a visual artist residing in the Louisville Metro Area by providing support in the form of grants for the execution and exhibition of artwork and other efforts to foster a professional career as a visual artist.More information

Artist Professional Development Grants

Due to the success of the inaugural round of Artist Professional Development Grants, this grant program will now run three times a year.Grants can be employed in the period January 6 through June 30, 2017.

Fiber Experience Weekend - Coiled Linen Basket Class

Deadline: November 1, 2017

Entry Fee: One Class - $40 + materials fee of $10Open to: Limited number of space availableWorkshop Dates: Saturday November 11 - Sunday November 12, 2017Location: Otter Creek Retreat - 5165 Old Mill Road (S.R. 1638) Brandenburg, KentuckyPauline Bremmer, ottercreekretreat@gmail.comAdditional Information: Fiber Experience Weekend is an opportunity to take classes in several techniques. Class fees do not include materials. These fees will be paid to the instructor the day of class.More information

Call for Artwork and Poetry for Dialogist a Quarterly Journal

Deadline: December 21, 2017

Entry Fee: FreeContact: Jennifer Palmer, jenniferlaurapalmer@gmail.comAdditional Information: Submit up to five files for initial review. Images must be at or within the range of 800-2,000 pixels, in any direction, and free of unintentional visible compression/digital artifacts. If an image is accepted, we may later request a larger, print-quality version in a lossless format.More information

Call for Artists

Entry Fee: FreeContact: artist@locallanguageart.comAdditional Information: LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY: we are on the hunt for painters, photographers, printmakers, sculptors, fabricators, and all artisans in the Louisville area for purchase and placement in a newly constructed iconic building in the heart of downtown. We will be commissioning original artworks, large scale sculpture, and fine art prints. Honor the city's rich history and authentic character, be a part of this landmark project!More information

HOUSEGUEST: an independent artist-run project space

Deadline: November 1, 2017

Entry Fee: $10Location: 2721 Taylor Blvd, Louisville, KentuckyContact: Megan Bickel, houseguestgallery@gmail.comAdditional Information: HOUSEGUEST is an independent artist-run project space located in the south end of Louisville, Kentucky. The space will be launching in January of 2018. Founded by multi-discplinary artist and writer Megan Bickel and her husband, chef, Jacob Wilson; the gallery's location is within the living room of the couple. The space will hold six exhibitions a year: four solo shows and two group exhibitions. All forms of artistry are welcome: painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, installation, poetry, etc. Along side each exhibition will be a small supper pop-up collaborative event which will be by invitation only. We encourage artists to interact and activate the space while exploring new ideas and concepts, with full control over what they create.To apply: To apply, please visit https://www.houseguestgallery.com/artist-submissions/. For any questions or for a copy of the gallery map, please contact Megan at the above email.

Project Manager: Curate Now Residence

Kentucky Museum of Art and CraftTemporary PositionThe Curate Now Residence Program will help K-12 teachers answers these questions with their students. Students participating in this program will experience three major areas of the creative journey - artmaking, presentation, and curation. In year one, twelve schools will be selected to have a maximum of four classes participate in this year long experience connecting the classroom with KMAC Museum staff and professional artists. KMAC Museum is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the initial program development including stakeholder identification and involvement, strategy for cohort selection, and implementation of selection process. The project manager will work with KMAC Museum’s Education Department.ApplyMore information

Requests for Exhibit Proposals

Deadline: OngoingThe Gloria Singletary Gallery at the Living Arts and Science Center in Lexington, Ky., invites a variety of artist proposals for four to eight week exhibitions. Independent curators, collaborative teams of artists and individual artists are encouraged to submit proposals for exhibition.More information